Soft Play Structures

Soft Play Structures

Commonly called 'Jungle Gyms' or 'Play Cages', our high quality Soft Play Structures are built with steel frames and wrapped in soft foam and PVC and generally cater for children of the ages of around 5 years old (and above).

The steel framework that we use features a 1.2m x 1.2m grid system, which we recommend as the best method to maximise the play capacity and ensures we can make imaginative use of the building space - which is important to us. We also design our tiers to a height of 2m (wherever possible), we do this as it allow adults to enter the Soft Play Structures to aid in supervision, in case of emergencies and for cleaning. Soft Play Structures are usually between 2 – 5 tiers (depending on available height) and would include a multitude of different play features, routes, ways up and down and they are crammed with interactivity! At Soft Brick, we have found that the main attraction is generally the classic slide - it's what the children look for first! Our designs are created to maximise the WOW factor and visibility of these particular features. As with all our products, they are designed to focus on the needs of the child and the benefits to you as our customer - nobody puts more play value into their product range than us!

Soft Play Structures often include other play zones such as Sports Courts, Battlezone Arenas, Trampolines and Car Track/Role Play Areas.

We design our play systems to be flexible and adaptable – this future proofing means you can be assured that you have every option available when the time comes for you to introduce new product.

The choice of play activities within the play area are chosen to give as wide a degree of challenge as possible, with each successive tier getting a little more challenging - so the most challenging features are at the very top! Where play activities are especially challenging, we offer alternative routes of a less challenging nature to ensure that all children can be included irrespective of their age, size or ability.

The Soft Brick Company is a founding member of the Association of Play Industries (API) and we are proud to say our products and designs comply with the guidelines set out by:

Our emphasis on safety features, quality of materials and commitment to detail ensure that we supply our customers with the best standard of specification and quality of build available in the UK. Our play areas are designed and manufactured to minimise risk, whilst maximising play value. We are keen to promote a safe environment for children to play and believe there is nothing as important as their safety.

We believe that the quality and value within your play area is essential to its success!

Our systems use unique engineering and manufacturing techniques to ensure the best quality available. We use the highest material specification available and use appliqué theming to maximise the lifespan of the products in your play area.

Some examples:

All metal elements within the framework including roof bars are comprehensively padded and vinyl wrapped.

Throughout the main play areas, entrances and exits have chamfered floor padding and are colour differentiated to avoid trip hazards.

All safety netting is 3mm and flame retardant.

The extensive use of hard wearing, heavy duty, thick floor padding as recommended by the RoSPA/ILAM Codes of Practise.

The design provides space for staff access to observe the play and importantly to properly clean the equipment and play area in general.

Design - The 9 Play Types

Within all our designs we aim to develop a number of areas of particular appeal. This approach highlights our educational approach to play! All of our structure based products can be categorised into these categories:

Motor SkillsGross & Loco motor skills can be co-ordinated to suit the level of ability depending on age range.

Examples: Ball Puzzle / Dizzy Disc / Assault Course features

Decision MakingMultiple choice routes through the play system or decision based challenges or puzzles.

Examples: Choice of routes through the play area & their level of difficulty

WOW Features!Extra special features that introduce the WOW reaction & high levels of excitement!

Examples: Ball Showers / Ball Cannons / Geysir /...& many more!

Specification

We feel that excellent materials and specification should not be considered as a mere selling point, they are a necessity! We measure the life span of our products not in years but in footfall - and with millions using our products every week, we can do so more accurately than our competition.

PVC Covering - Tough and flexible Polyamide fabric coated with a flame retardant PVC formulation conforming to BSEN 71 (parts 2 & 3) and to BS5438 (test 2A). The PVC is 610gsm in weight and is available in the colours outlined in our Colour Swatch.

Decks - Each deck is specifically manufactured to include steel cut outs and foam overlaps to prevent any contact with the ply wood. Pads are individually made for easy maintenance.

So now you know a little more about our approach to designing the best play areas in the industry. Our design and engineering teams are ready to make your ideas and dreams for your own indoor play area a reality! Why not have a look at our simple 3-step business start up guide here or get in touch with our sales team and we'll talk you through it!